- Settore: Construction
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A chemical or preparation of chemicals used to reduce flammability or to retard the spread of a fire over a surface.
Industry:Construction
The property of a material or assembly to withstand fire or give protection from it. Certain wood species naturally provide greater fire resistance than others. Classes are I, II, III or A, B, C with Class I or A being the most fire resistant.
Industry:Construction
Parquet made from small strips of wood assembled together. See Fillets.
Industry:Construction
The small components which comprise parquet. Also called fingers or slats.
Industry:Construction
A varnish that, with the addition of epoxy, creates a hybrid with the advantages of both products. Ambers well with quick build and high gloss but can be difficult to repair.
Industry:Construction
In woodworking, any substance used to fill the holes and irregularities in planed or sanded surfaces to decrease the porosity of the surface before applying finish coatings. Wood filler used for cracks, knotholes, worm holes, etc
Industry:Construction
Inherent markings, designs or configurations on the surface of the wood produced by the annual growth rings, rays, knots and deviations from regular grain.
Industry:Construction
Standards which are established for various types of flooring by the General Services Administration (GSA) in Washington, D.C. Federal Specifications have been replaced by ASTM Standards.
Industry:Construction
